Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Indiana. Additionally, I am licensed and practice in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Virginia. I received my Master's from the University of Southern California and I enjoy working with people to help them become the best version of themselves. In a time where the world is full of hate, injustice, pain, and unprecedented challenges and changes, we all need someone to help process our lives. I want to serve as that for as many people as possible.
In your first session with me you can expect to answer a lot of questions. I want to get to know who you are and what you genuinely feel you need help with. You can expect light-hearted humor because it's important we are able to laugh at ourselves; You can also expect honesty and a listening ear. I will not just tell you what you want to hear but will instead listen for what you need.
I think my greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to empathize as well as sympathize. I have lived a very interesting life and can relate to a lot of situations my clients find themselves in or have been through. Another great strength I have as a provider is my directness. My clients never have to wonder what I am thinking or walk away unsure of how to proceed.
CBT serves as the foundation of most therapeutic approaches and is weaved into most of my work. In addition, I am certified in Trauma-Focused CBT.
Couples are my passion population. I believe they are the beginning of the family dynamic and healthy parents make for healthy children.
I was trained on motivational interviewing in grad school and use it everyday in sessions with client to help them open up more and feel more heard.
I work with families to help them find healthy and less dysfunctional ways to relate with each other and as a unit
I understand that faith plays a big role in decisions many people make for their lives. I try very hard to respect all faiths and help client's process their lives and situations through several lenses, including that of their faith.